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Texas and 19 Other States Support Missouri's Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court on Redistricting Map

Texas and 19 Other States Support Missouri's Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court on Redistricting Map

Twenty states, including Texas and Florida, have filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of Missouri's request to maintain its 2022 congressional map. This action comes after the Missouri Supreme Court ruled that the 2022 map must be used for the upcoming November elections, overturning a previous decision by Secretary of State Denny Hoskins. Missouri officials, including Attorney General Catherine Hanaway and Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, are appealing this ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing that switching to a different map so close to the election would cause significant voter confusion. The 2025 map, which was drawn during a special session last year, was designed to favor a Republican candidate in the Kansas City area. The primary election was conducted under this 2025 map, but the Missouri Supreme Court's recent decision means some voters could find themselves in different districts for the general election. The legal challenge highlights the contentious nature of redi...
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Missouri Lawmakers and Voters File Federal Lawsuit Challenging Congressional Redistricting Ruling

Missouri Lawmakers and Voters File Federal Lawsuit Challenging Congressional Redistricting Ruling

Missouri Senator Rick Brattin, U.S. Representative Bob Onder, and two Missouri voters, Pat Thomas and Debra Havens, have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Missouri Supreme Court's recent ruling on congressional redistricting. The state Supreme Court decided that voters will determine the adoption of U.S. congressional districts drawn in 2025 (House Bill 1), meaning the state will revert to the 2022 maps for the upcoming November election. The lawsuit alleges violations of the Elections Clause, Article I, Section 2, and the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution. It names the state of Missouri and Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins as defendants, citing Hoskins' role in administering the state's election process. The plaintiffs argue that the ruling creates electoral uncertainty, forcing candidates to run in districts where they did not campaign during the primary and requiring voters to re-educate themselves on new candidates and issues.
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National high school football rankings: Upsets reshape USA TODAY Sports Super 50

National high school football rankings: Upsets reshape USA TODAY Sports Super 50

Check the current 2026 season records for top high school football programs across every state in the country.
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Factbox-US House races to watch in the 2026 midterm elections

Factbox-US House races to watch in the 2026 midterm elections

Sept 7 (Reuters) - Only about 50 of the 435 races for the House of Representatives are expected to be competitive on the November 3 U.S. midterm ballot, but they could decide whether Democrats gain the three seats needed to reclaim control of the chamber from Republicans.
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2026 SEC football power rankings after Week 1

2026 SEC football power rankings after Week 1

2026 college football season: SEC power rankings after Week 1
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Republicans are making Muslims a campaign issue in the 2026 US midterms

Republicans are making Muslims a campaign issue in the 2026 US midterms

By Richard Cowan and David Hood-Nuño WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Republican Vice President JD Vance called Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim and a Democrat running for the U.S.
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Most states prompt schools to teach about 9/11, but the details differ, AP finds

Most states prompt schools to teach about 9/11, but the details differ, AP finds

Telling the story of 9/11 has become the labor of U.S. schools now that about 1/3 of Americans weren’t yet born on Sept. 11, 2001
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Michigan plummets in US LBM Coaches Poll after ugly Week 1 win

Michigan plummets in US LBM Coaches Poll after ugly Week 1 win

Michigan fell from No. 16 to No. 24 in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll following a narrow 13-12 win over Western Michigan.
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Over 1,500 Pounds of Imported Pork Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination Risk

Over 1,500 Pounds of Imported Pork Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination Risk

More than 1,500 pounds of imported ready-to-eat pork products, specifically dry-cured pork jowl also known as guanciale, have been recalled due to concerns about potential Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced this Class I recall, which is the most serious classification, indicating a reasonable probability of severe adverse health consequences or death from consumption. Two U.S.-based companies, Florida-based Prime Line Distributors, Inc. and New Jersey-based Ferrarini USA, Inc., are involved in recalling a total of approximately 1,513 pounds of these products. The affected items, produced in Italy on May 21 and imported in July, include specific 'best if used by' dates and lot numbers. The issue was identified during routine import reinspection testing when a product sample tested positive for Lm. The recalled products were distributed to food service and retail companies in several states, including Florida, Ca...
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2028 five-star wide receiver names Tennessee football in top schools

2028 five-star wide receiver names Tennessee football in top schools

2028 five-star wide receiver from Charlotte names Tennessee in his top 12 schools.
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Air Conditioning Use Escalates Global Warming Despite Saving Lives in the U.S.

Air Conditioning Use Escalates Global Warming Despite Saving Lives in the U.S.

Air conditioning (AC) is saving over 5,000 lives annually in the U.S. by mitigating the effects of extreme heat, according to a study in Nature Health. However, this life-saving technology is simultaneously contributing to global warming and straining electrical grids. As global temperatures rise and heat waves become more frequent across continents, the demand for AC is skyrocketing. The International Energy Agency and the UN Environment Programme project that electricity demand for cooling will triple. Yale epidemiology professor Kai Chen, a senior author of the study, notes that while AC is essential for saving lives, its reliance on fossil fuels for electricity generation leads to increased carbon emissions. The UN estimates that heat-trapping gas emissions from AC use are expected to rise from 4.5 billion tons to 7.2 billion tons in the next 25 years, a figure nearly equivalent to the current carbon pollution from the U.S. and Europe combined.
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Missouri Appeals to U.S. Supreme Court Over Trump-Backed Congressional Districts for Midterm Elections

Missouri Appeals to U.S. Supreme Court Over Trump-Backed Congressional Districts for Midterm Elections

Missouri has filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court, seeking to implement new congressional districts, which were supported by President Trump, for the upcoming midterm elections. This action follows a decision by Missouri’s highest court to block the new map and mandate a statewide vote in November to determine its fate. The state's Attorney General, Catherine Hanaway, argued that no other court has ordered a change to congressional maps between a primary and a general election, describing the situation as inflicting 'unprecedented chaos' on Missouri. The new districts were designed to potentially secure an additional Republican seat and help maintain the party's slim majority in the House. Despite the new districts being used in the August primary, the state's top court ruled that the previous districts, established after the 2020 census, must be used for the general election. The appeal highlights a broader national redistricting conflict initiated by President Trump last year.